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Which of the following ordered pairs represents a solution to the linear

inequality y > 2x - 3?
O A. (3,2)
O B. (9,12)
O C. (4,4)
O D. (2,5)

User Gutch
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Answer:D

Explanation:

User Telephone
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Answer:

O D. (2,5)

Explanation:

y > 2x - 3

Substitute the points into the inequality and see if it is true

(3,2)

2 > 2(3) - 3

2> 6-3

2>3 False

(9,12)

12 > 2(9) - 3

12> 18-3

12>15 False

(4,4)

4 > 2(4) - 3

4> 8-3

4>5 False

(2,5)

5 > 2(2) - 3

5> 4-3

5>1 True

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